Lot 205
  • 205

A Louis XVI gold and enamel double-opening boite à mouches et à rouge, Paris, 1784

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • marked inside, discharge on cover rim.
  • Gold, enamel
  • length 2 1/8 in.
  • 5.4 cm
the interior fitted with two mirrors, hinged compartment, and brush.

Condition

maker's mark not clear, small loss of white enamel line borders and minor damage to front panel, otherwise good
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